• The timber is of superior quality to that of Alstonia scholaris and less liable to attack by boring insects. (wikipedia.org)
  • The tree is of great cultural significance in the intellectual circle, as traditionally its leaves were awarded to scholars and teachers during convocation ceremonies by the Visva Bharati University (can't think of a better name than Alstonia scholaris! (toptropicals.com)
  • Alstonia scholaris / Saptaparna is a famous bitter-astringent tasting Ayurveda herb used in skin diseases, intestinal worm infestation etc. (easyayurveda.com)
  • Botanical Name - Alstonia scholaris R.Br. (easyayurveda.com)
  • Alstonia scholaris Seeds are the best planting material for raising the crop. (vikaspedia.in)
  • White Cheesewood, also known as Alstonia Scholaris, is a medium-sized evergreen tree that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. (growhub.ae)
  • We're in the final stage of autumn and to me the stinging fragrance of the flowers of Alstonia scholaris (commonly known as Indian Devil tree or Pala tree or Milky pine) reminded me that winter is not far away. (firstnerve.com)
  • These thoughts and the fragrance of Alstonia scholaris took me back to my childhood days. (firstnerve.com)
  • The lime like heady scent of the Saton (Alstonia scholaris) fills the air at dusk. (firstnerve.com)
  • The generic name 'Alstonia' is attributed to the distinguished botanist Prof. C. Alston of Edinburgh and species name 'scholaris' is derived from fact that its wood was used for making wooden slates for school children. (firstnerve.com)
  • It is not strange that I post a comment in the month of October about Alstonia Scholaris. (firstnerve.com)
  • Prepare a thick paste of Alstonia Scholaris bark powder with water. (herbofdisease.com)
  • OR : Apply sap of Alstonia Scholaris locally on the affected area. (herbofdisease.com)
  • OR : Use fresh leaves of Alstonia Scholaris as poultice. (herbofdisease.com)
  • Alstonia scholaris is also known by the name of Saitan ka Jhad, Chhatim and Devils tree. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • The Alstonia scholaris belongs to the family of Apocynaceae. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • The Alstonia scholaris is useful to purify blood and relieve respiratory disorders. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • The seeds of the Alstonia scholaris are oblong and have margins. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • The Alstonia scholaris is also useful in relieving fevers and skin ailments. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • the extract from the tree of Alstonia scholaris is helpful in relieving acne, ringworm and eczema. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • The Alstonia scholaris is used to improve appetite of new mothers. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • The ethanolic extracts of leaves of Alstonia scholaris , Centella asiatica , Corchorus trilocularis and Morinda pubescens were prepared. (annalsofrscb.ro)
  • Alstonia macrophylla, the hard alstonia, hard milkwood or big-leaved macrophyllum, is a species of plant in the family Apocynaceae. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alstonia macrophylla is a tree with a straight trunk and a high, narrow crown. (wikipedia.org)
  • Wikimedia Commons has media related to Alstonia macrophylla. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alstonia macrophylla" in "Flora of Sri Lanka" at http://www.botanicgardens.gov.lk/herbarium/index.php?option=com_sobi2&catid=1819&Itemid=90 Archived 2014-11-29 at the Wayback Machine. (wikipedia.org)
  • Alstonia macrophylla Wall. (gbif.org)
  • planation and secondary forest with Alstonia macrophylla. (ianlockwood.blog)
  • Taking for example the case of the crude extract of Alstonia macrophylla and one of the most active compounds, macrocarpamine: one obtains a yield for macrocarpamine of 0.95 % and it is straightforward to calculate that it is present in the extract at 0.054 mg at the IC 50 of the extract. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The anticancer properties of Apocynaceae species are well known in barks and roots but less so in leaves. (phcogres.com)
  • In this study, leaf extracts of 10 Apocynaceae species were assessed for antiproliferative (APF) activities using the sulforhodamine B assay. (phcogres.com)
  • Salmali Patraka - The leaves resemble to those of Shalmali (Bombax malabaricum), Saptacchada - bark is the used part. (easyayurveda.com)
  • The main parts of the tree that are used in medicines include the milky exudates, leaves as well as the bark. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • Leaf extracts of Alstonia angustiloba, Calotropis gigantea, Catharanthus roseus, Nerium oleander, Plumeria obtusa , and Vallaris glabra displayed positive APF activities. (phcogres.com)
  • The objective of this study was to explore the potential of A. sumatranus leaf and twig extracts as the source of an anti-diabetic agent through the α-glucosidase inhibition mechanism, as well as the relationship between the antioxidant and the α-glucosidase inhibition activities in these extracts. (mdpi.com)
  • The antibacterial activity, bioavailability and acute toxicity of the leaf extracts of Alchornea cordifolia were evaluated. (scialert.net)
  • Applying crushed leaves or leaf extracts onto minor cuts, burns, and bruises might aid in faster healing and reduce the risk of infection. (nurserynisarga.in)
  • It may be alternate as in china rose, opposite as in Calotropis or whorled as in Alstonia. (sureden.com)
  • Additionally, there are various types, each showcasing different leaf shapes and propagation methods. (nurserynisarga.in)
  • Despite having been partly eaten by insects, this withering leaf is still very beautiful. (kajhalberg.dk)
  • The roasted leaves of the tree is made into a poultice and used as a stimulant on ulcers. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • If they are arranged in pairs, the rachis ends abruptly and the number is even, the leaf is called pari-pinnate as in tamarind, Cassia (B. Kalkasunde), but if a terminal leaflet is present on the rachis, naturally making the number odd, the leaf is called imparipinnate, as in rose, Clitoria (B. Aparajita). (biologydiscussion.com)
  • In bi-pinnate leaves the rachis is branched and the leaflets are arranged pinnately on the secondary axes of the rachis, as in the sensitive plant (B. Lajjabati). (biologydiscussion.com)
  • the leaf infusion is taken as a tonic for women immediately after delivery [ 17 , 18 ]. (hindawi.com)
  • This fair trade wooden spinning top is handcrafted by skilled artisans in Sri Lanka from alstonia wood and non toxic paints. (lankakade.co.uk)
  • The study was conducted to evaluate the antimicrobial activity of neem ( Azadirachta indica ) leaf extract against fungal phytopathogens isolated from diseased tomato ( Lycopersicum esculentum ) fruit. (africanscientistjournal.org)
  • from the Latin diversus (divergent) and folium (leaf). (seedvendor.com)
  • It is named so, because its leaf occurs in a bunch of 7 whorls (7 - 10 small leaflets forming a bunch). (easyayurveda.com)
  • The leaves come out in whorls of seven, hence the name ezhilam pala in Malayalam and 'Sapthaparni' in Sanskrit. (firstnerve.com)
  • This tree is glabrous and it leaves occur in whorls of petioles which are 1 to 3 cm. (alwaysayurveda.com)
  • It also features thick glossy leaves which make it an even more desirable ornamental tree . (naturallist.com)
  • Leaves are four to seven in a whorl, and are thick, oblong, with a blunt tip. (vikaspedia.in)
  • Simple and Compound Leaves 4. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • But when the incisions reach the midrib, breaking down the leaf into a number of segments or leaflets, the leaf is called compound. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • The leaflets of a pinnate compound leaf remain attached to an axis called rachis. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • Pinnate compound leaves may be unipinnate or once pinnate, bi-pinnate or twice pinnate, tri-pinnate or thrice pinnate, and so on. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • 6. Which of these plants has pinnately compound leaf at a node? (bankibps.com)
  • Leaves may be simple or compound. (sureden.com)
  • The dark-leaved willow is familiar for its hairy branches and its delicate dark leaves and furry white shoots and yellow buds. (naturallist.com)
  • The tri-pinnate leaves have the third series of branches bearing leaflets, e.g. horse-radish. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • The doum palm (Hyphaene thebaica) differs from most other palms in that the trunk branches, with leaves at the end of each branch. (kajhalberg.dk)
  • Paripinnate leaves of tamarind and impari-pinnate leaves of roses are unipinnate, as they have leaflets attached directly to the rachis. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • ii) Leaf stalk or petiole, the cylindrical stalk which con-nects the leaf base with the flat blade. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves. (nurserynisarga.in)
  • Veins really form the skeleton of the leaf on which softer materials remain inserted, and they are the channels for conduction of water and food. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • Veins help in the transport of water to all leaf parts. (sureden.com)
  • [1] Traditionally, the active ingredient is an oil extract of the leaves, which although traditionally used for a myriad of reasons is most commonly regonized for anti-stress and pro-vitality properties. (examine.com)
  • A leaf is called simple when it has a single blade with entire or incised margin. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • The leaves of the White Cheesewood tree are dark green, glossy, and leathery. (growhub.ae)
  • In-Vitro Sunscreen Activity of White Turi Leaf Acetone (Sesbania grandiflora (L.) Pers. (umsida.ac.id)
  • It is believed that the leaves of Patharchatta possess wound-healing properties. (nurserynisarga.in)
  • Terminal buds enclosed by leaves, or not enclosed by leaves. (phylodiversity.net)
  • Besides these normal functions, leaves protect the axillary buds, often store up water and food matters and perform other special functions as well. (biologydiscussion.com)
  • 3. Paste of nimba leaves and sesamum mixed with honey cleanses wound while mixed with ghee it acts as healing agent. (roshanbaskota.com.np)
  • The third function of the leaf is transpiration or giving out of excess of water as water vapour. (biologydiscussion.com)